John Axford

Milwaukee Brewers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 41-37d (Apr 01, 1983)
Exp: 9.009 Years
Country: US
College: Canisius
Drafted: Round 42 (#1259 overall), 2005
Agent(s): Dan Horwits (Beverly Hills Sports Council)

2021-2021 Free Agent(Minor League Contract)

John Axford signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2021 38 8.118
Injured
 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000 $338,710
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2021 38
Injured
 $338,710 $338,709 $338,709 $338,709 $338,709
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2019-2019 Free Agent(Minor League Contract)

John Axford signed a 1 year , $1,650,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $1,650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,650,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,650,000
Average Salary:
$1,650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Free Agent(Minor League Contract)

John Axford signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2017

John Axford signed a 2 year , $10,000,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $10,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015

John Axford signed a 1 year , $2,600,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $2,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,600,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,600,000
Average Salary:
$2,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014

John Axford signed a 1 year , $4,500,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Arbitration

John Axford signed a 1 year , $5,000,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb

John Axford signed a 1 year , $525,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $525,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $525,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $525,000
Average Salary:
$525,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb

John Axford signed a 1 year , $442,500 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $442,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $442,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $442,500
Average Salary:
$442,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb

John Axford signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$26,956,209

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

8 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 27
Active
$400,000
$400,000
2011 28
Active
$442,500
$842,500
2012 29
Active
$525,000
$1,367,500
2013 30
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
$874,316
$4,125,684
$2,241,816
$6,367,500
2014 31
Active
Retained
$1,131,147
$3,368,853
$7,498,647
$10,867,500
2015 32
Active
$2,600,000
$13,467,500
2016 33
Active
$4,500,000
$17,967,500
2017 34
Retained
$5,500,000
$23,467,500
2018 35
Active
Retained
$500,030
$999,970
$23,967,530
$24,967,500
2019 36
Reserve / minor
$1,650,000
$26,617,500
2021 38
Injured
$338,709
$26,956,209
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
27
$400,000
$400,000
$400,000
2011
28
$442,500
$442,500
$842,500
2012
29
$525,000
$525,000
$1,367,500
2013
30
$874,316
$4,125,684
$874,316
$4,125,684
$2,241,816
$6,367,500
2014
31
$1,131,147
$3,368,853
$1,131,147
$3,368,853
$7,498,647
$10,867,500
2015
32
$2,600,000
$2,600,000
$13,467,500
2016
33
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
$17,967,500
2017
34
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$23,467,500
2018
35
$500,030
$999,970
$500,030
$999,970
$23,967,530
$24,967,500
2019
36
$1,650,000
$1,650,000
$26,617,500
2021
38
$338,710
$338,709
$26,956,209

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $5,831,894 - - $5,831,893
1 $874,316 - - $874,316
1 $1,131,147 - - $1,131,147
1 $3,368,853 - - $3,368,853
1 $2,600,000 - - $2,600,000
2 $10,000,000 - - $10,000,000
1 $500,030 - - $500,030
2 $2,649,970 - - $2,649,970
  • Aug 02, 2021 Traded to Milwaukee (MIL) from Toronto (TOR) for cash considerations
  • Jun 21, 2021 Signed a minor league contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Mar 23, 2019 Released by Toronto (TOR)
  • Feb 13, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Jul 31, 2018 Traded to Los Angeles (LAD) from Toronto (TOR) for Corey Copping
  • Feb 09, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Jul 30, 2017 Released by Oakland (OAK)
  • Dec 09, 2015 Signed a 2 year $10 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
  • Feb 02, 2015 Signed a 1 year $2.6 million contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Feb 01, 2015 Signd
  • Dec 16, 2013 Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Dec 03, 2013 Non-Tendered by St. Louis (STL)
  • Aug 30, 2013 Traded to St. Louis (STL) from Milwaukee (MIL) for Michael Blazek
  • Jan 18, 2013 Signed a 1 year $5 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Mar 02, 2012 Signed a 1 year $525k contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jun 08, 2005 Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 42 (#1259 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2021 MIL 1 0 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.3 54.00 27.00 -0.09
2018 LAD 50 1 52 35 32 22 54 6 4 1 0 54.7 5.27 3.62 0.30
2017 OAK 22 0 27 16 15 17 21 3 0 1 0 21.0 6.43 0.14 -0.29
2016 OAK 68 0 65 30 29 30 60 6 6 4 3 65.7 3.98 0.24 0.88
2015 COL 60 0 56 27 26 32 62 4 4 5 25 55.7 4.20 0.19 0.77
2014 CLE 62 0 43 26 24 36 63 6 2 4 10 54.7 3.95 0.17 0.22
2013 MIL 75 0 73 32 29 26 65 10 7 7 0 65.0 4.02 0.28 -0.50
2012 MIL 75 0 61 42 36 39 93 10 5 8 35 69.3 4.67 0.20 -1.20
2011 MIL 74 0 59 19 16 25 86 4 2 2 46 73.7 1.96 0.33 2.27

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Signed a minor league contract with Toronto (TOR)
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Signed a 1 year $2.6 million contract with Colorado (COL)
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